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Party Hog Roast in Rotherwick
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Rotherwick.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast for Rotherwick
Party hog roast near Rotherwick
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. Whether it is neighbourhood parties and naming ceremonies, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage for your guests.
Near Rotherwick, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Occasions we serve in Rotherwick
Children normally love it, with chicken as a backup.
Here’s what people in Rotherwick most often book a hog roast for:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Street parties
- Reunions
- Christenings and naming days
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (3.2 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Rotherwick
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Common questions in Rotherwick
How far is Rotherwick from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Rotherwick Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Rotherwick parties: what to know
Rotherwick is about 6 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rotherwick and the surrounding area. Rotherwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rotherwick to Reading (about 10 miles away).
A christening at Rotherwick Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Guests arriving by train should know that Hook station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Wedman's Lane and Hook Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Rotherwick, we also cover Lyde Green (1 mile north-west), Mattingley (1 mile north-east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Hazeley (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. A summer party in Rotherwick stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards